March 2008 edition



	March 2008 edition Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0. Click here to download the free program. Back to Archives Page 1 – Cover; RCIA: The path to becoming Catholic part one; Catholic Charities education program helps 'at risk' students part one Page 2 – Bishop’s schedule and photos Page 3 – Kevin Keenan column; Editorial Page 4 – School partners with Response to Love Center to help the poor Page 5 – O'Hara basketball team rallies around 4-year-old with cancer Page 6 – 'Tis the season for a fish fry Page 7 – Diocese announces restructuring plans for Western Erie, Wyoming counties Page 8 – Women religious to be honored for contributions to Church; Catholic health providers concerned with Gov. Spitzer's revised budget cuts Page 9 – Catholic Charities education program part two; All Saints Parish in Lockport celebrates first Mass Page 10 – Seminary to host parish study day; St. Joseph Hospital holds thanksgiving prayer service Page 11 – St. Joe's students, SUNY Fredonia, make sweet music together; Irish-Catholic 'Daughters of Erin' are keeping the faith Page 12 – Ministry Page 13 – Columns Page 14 – Letters/Columns Page 15 – Diocese gearing up for visit of Pope Benedict XVI Page 16 – D'Youville College seeks university status as it celebrates centennial Page 17 – Workshop offers help to those affected by divorce, separation Page 18 – St. Stanislaus School in Buffalo to close in June Page 19 – St. Joseph Center hosts workshop Page 20 – Novena for Life begins in March; Events to celebrate life of Sister Karen Klimczak; St. Michael Parish holds Good Friday service; St. Stanislaus Parish continues Polish tradition Page 21 – Easter Supplement Page 22 – Easter Supplement; Tonawanda parish hosts Easter season healing retreat Page 23 – Easter Supplement; RCIA: The path to becoming Catholic part two Page 25 – Catholic Health System named to Top 100 for integrated health networks; Christ the King Seminary to host concert; Parishes schedule blood drives for Red Cross Page 26 – Catholic Schools Week; Open House, service projects highlight week at St. Amelia School; Southtowns Catholic students collect food for poor; Students participate in unique olympics; Prince of Peace student wins spelling bee; DeSales students write to soliders Page 27 – Sisters of St. Joseph celebrate annual St. Joseph's Table; St. Bonaventure offers income tax assistance program Page 28 – Human rights activits to speak at Bissonette dinner in April; Pro-Vita Awards honor those working for Pro-Life Page 29 – Niagara University partners with college in Ontario; Villa Maria College hosts speaker series Page 31 – St. Francis High School students to attend European gathering; Nativity Parish in Harris Hill to host education program, annual mission Page 32 – Mount Mercy Academy students roll out recycling program Page 33 – Timon-St. Jude High School hosts speaker series through April; BISON Scholarship accepting applications; Trocaire College receives grant; Charismatic Renewal offers healing Mass Page 34 – Arts and Entertainment Page 35 – Arts and Entertainment Page 36 – Arts and Entertainment Page 37 – The Scene Page 38 – The Scene Page 39 – The Scene Page 40 – What's Happening Page 41 – Obituaries Page 42 – Obituaries Back to Archives

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